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Periodontics in daily practice: a survey of dentists in TogoF.E. Baglo, A.M. Diallo, S.A. Fagbegnon, K.M. Bouassalo, N.L. Mbow, B. Kebina, P. Hemou, P.P. Agoda, A.M.A. Seck Diallo, H.M. Benoist - Togo
Published in French in Tropical Dental Journal N° 187 - Volume 47 - Septembre 2024 - 35-41
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Introduction: Periodontal disease is one of the most important conditions in dentistry. Depending on the type of periodontal disease, there are several therapeutics available to deal with periodontal clinical situations. The aim of this study was to assess the role of periodontal therapies in the daily practice of Togo’s dental surgeons.
Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among Togo’s dental surgeons from October to November 2023, following approval by Togo’s national dental association. An online self-administered questionnaire (Google forms) was sent to dentists by WhatsApp following the inclusion criteria. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: Out of a total of 41 dentists, 38 responded to the survey, ...
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Prevention and treatment of dental caries with mercury-free products and minimal interventionThis WHO oral health briefing note series focuses on prevention and treatment of dental caries (tooth decay) with mercury-free products and minimal interventions.
Dental caries is a major public health problem globally as the disease affects all age groups, with an onset in early childhood and continued increase over the life course. Read the report
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OMS - (March 15th, 2022)
. Oral diseases, while largely preventable, pose a major health burden for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement and even death.
. It is estimated that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people.
. Untreated dental caries (tooth decay) in permanent teeth is the most common health condition according to the Global Burden of Disease 2019.
. Treatment for oral health conditions is expensive and usually not part of universal health coverage (UHC).
. Most low- and middle-income countries are unable to provide services to prevent and treat oral health conditions..
. Oral diseases are caused by a range of modifiable risk factors, including sugar consumption, tobacco use, alcohol use and poor hygiene, and their underlying social and commercial determinants.
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